[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    TRIBUTE TO CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL, CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2009

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
a school in my congressional district that not only excels in academics 
but is also distinguished on the football field. On December 19, 2008, 
The Centennial High School football team won the 2008 California 
Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division I Championship. In the 
championship game, Centennial defeated De La Salle, Concord 21 to 16.
  The football team is an outstanding example of hard work, 
determination and perseverance. They were undefeated in the 2008 season 
and have earned the title ``Champions.'' The members of the winning 
football team, according to their jersey number, include:
  Dion Bass, Geshun Harris, Nick Beasley, Michael Aguon, Taylor 
Martinez, Michael Arredondo, Vontaze Burfict, Jason Manalili, Lenon 
Ford, Larry Scott, Trevor Romaine, Demeitri Beasley, Chris Simpson, 
Charles Oakley, Cody Baker, Barrington Collins, Michael Eubank, Ricky 
Marvray, Sam Kadar, Chris Gonzalez, Hayden Gavett, Anthony Goodman, 
Arthur Burns, KJ Vaifale, Kevin Angulo, Eddie Lopez, Denzel Hawkins, 
Duran Harris, Jacob Duro, Lee Adams, Anthony Whitlow, Khiry Shabazz, 
Norman Ford, Brandon Brown, Daniel Contreras, Marques Watson, Damion 
Smith, Izaac Colunga, Jimmy Munoz, JD Austin, Jaleel Johnson, Daniel 
Mireles, Frank Jimenez, James Lindsay, Markiece Miller, Casey Winans, 
Derek Aviles, Brandon Holder, Andrew Torres, Adam Hollick, Eric Rizzo, 
Steele Frey, David Leon, Jacob Appleton, Daniel Rojas, Cesar Olivares, 
Jake Amaya, Adam Davila, Adrian Contreras, Kendrick Allen, Luis 
Rodriquez, Marc Andres, Robbie Bishop, Chad Salcido, Jesus Cacho, Jacob 
Olsson, Gavin Pascarella, Joseph Lopez, Johnnyray Cabrerra, Elijah 
Perricone, JT Felix, David Mireles, Deji Olijade, Jeremy Fennell, JT 
Powell, Ahkeel Chambers, Derrick Wilson, Romello Goodman, Isaiah Ashby, 
Bryan Murillo, Eric Finney, Milo Jordan, Iosefa Gasu, Derrick Ivy, 
William Sutton, Ben Letcher, Paul Verrette, Adam Uribe, Christian 
Gonzales, Thomas Amato.
  The team is led by Head Coach Matt Logan; Assistant Coaches Ron 
Gueringer, Jeremy Goins, Brian Benz, Noel Hughes, Matt Lance, Mike 
Nicks, Bill Carter, Kunane Burns, James Hughes, Leo Perez, Dan Herring, 
Casey Richardson, Trevor Bermudez, Ika Tamelfuna, and Corey Kipp. The 
team is strongly supported by Principle Sam Buenrostro, Athletic 
Director Bill Gunn and the entire Centennial family.
  It is an honor to represent such a fine group of young people with a 
strong dedication to teamwork and academics. I know each one of them 
will treasure the memories of their championship season and I commend 
them, and the entire Centennial High School community, for this truly 
great achievement.

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